Beware of Batman

[B_Regal Racing]

Just to share the "goings on" in the B_Regal Racing skunkworks -

Batman (scout car)
* had to use original wheelbase
* made from all BSA parts
* lost count of wheels and axles destroyed in the process
* kept a low profile while still trying to incorporate some shape
* wheels are dirty in the pics
* yes, there is a positive cant on the DFW (even thought the pic does not appear to support it)
* almost as fast as some of my "adult" cars

And the "Jersey Jet" for adult novice mid-america):
* waiting on wheels and axles from John
* striping yet to be done
* black laquer (not sure it looks good in the pics though)
* speed unknown (but will be unveiled in Omaha)

 

[Rocket car]

"No I'm Batman".

Nice car!

 

[down4derby]

Those look fast!!!

 

[IAE Racing]

great cars!

 

[GravityX]

Cars look good! Keep us posted on the final looks of the second car.

 

[3phase]

 

[Dr. T]

That black lacquer looks like carved obsideon! Nice
Dr. T

 

[The Iceman]

That batman looks sweet!!! Good luck in Omaha!!!

 

[Eliminator Racing]

Nice looking cars! Good luck! /images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif

 

[Kinser Racing]

Cool beans!

 

[Obsessedderbydad]

Your fenders worry me. Are the fenders cut in so they don't hit the rail? Could be the picture but looks like they aren't cut in

 

[B_Regal Racing]

They are 1/8" up from the bottom of the track and have a 3/16" notch. I've had the wheels in and tested for clearance. I always try not to make the fenders not to have a wider profile than the wheels.

In this particular, I fit the fenders with stock BSA wheels and then painted. The wheels I'm using are only 1.160 thick, so there is a bit more space between the wheels and fenders than I would like, but I was not about to wreck my 70's lacquer black finish to fix it.

They are made out of basswood, so they are a bit heavier than some that you all use, but I just had to cut them, sanding the "wheel well" with a space wheel with sandpaper glued on the tread. "Cheezy", but it works.

 

[Papa V Racing]

Nice Car .. I like the Theme cars......